godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
get nervous; get scared; lose one's nerve
Colloquial; used when someone feels anxious, intimidated, or chickens out. Often implies a sudden loss of confidence.
面接の前はいつもビビる。
I always get nervous before an interview.
彼は相手の強さにビビってしまっ
He got intimidated by his opponent's strength.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be startled; be spooked; freak out
Colloquial; describes a sudden fright or surprise, often from an unexpected event.
急に後ろから声をかけられてビビった。
I got spooked when someone suddenly called out from behind me.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Archaic usage; now rarely used in this sense. Modern equivalents include 恥ずかしがる or 照れる.
昔の小説では「ビビる」が「恥ずかしがる」の意味で使われることがある。
In old novels, ビビる is sometimes used to mean 'to be shy'.